Overview & Reviews

A lower-priced X5, with a standard 3.0-liter inline six is offered for 2001. Other newsworthy items include available sunshades for the back doors, as well as optional heated rear seats. The sport package includes a sport steering wheel, and 16-way power front seats can be purchased. All X5s come with a self-leveling rear suspension as standard equipment.

• Rides and drives like a BMW sedan, top safety scores, loaded with luxury.

• Limited off-road abilities, high price tag.

User Reviews:

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  BMW X5 - 2001 BMW X5
  By Evan - October 31 - 12:27 am

  Its a cool car. Ive had many SUVs before, and this X5 is best Ive ever driven. Really sticks to the ground

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  Love my X - 2001 BMW X5
  By Brad - September 21 - 3:41 pm

  Had for almost two years, its been a great car. Sporty and fun to drive, practical enough for trips to the home depot, yet comfortable and luxurious enough to take on long trips. Exterior looks great interior is luxurious and comfortable. The car has one problem it will ruin most all other cars for you. You will get used to many of the bells and whistles found in this car that others don’t offer, for example the heated steering wheel, how did I ever live in Minnesota without it. Traction control and the all wheel drive make this a wonderful winter vehicle. MPG 18 city 23 highway.

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  Good Commuter and Vacation SAV - 2001 BMW X5
  By bmw3.0sport - August 12 - 2:20 am

  Got rid of a Jeep Liberty and couldnt be happier. Offers more interior room, vastly improved handling, and far better gas mileage - I get 25 on highway going 75-80. Only problems encountered were bad rear brake light sockets and a bad sensor which were replaced under factory warranty. Big pluses are safety features and ratings, interior room for 5 passengers (comfortably!), engine and braking performance, its exterior looks, and the legendary BMW driving experience (my 3rd BMW). I found it a great compromise for both commuting to work and for family vacations. (I use a 20x60 trailer cargo box in the rear for extra luggage if needed, and it does not affect aerodynamics.)

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  X5 3.0i as commuter car - 2001 BMW X5
  By jeffh - July 24 - 4:01 pm

  My requirements were simple: safe, fun to drive, reliable, stylish, and able to both serve as a commuter car and tow my boat. Answer: A 2001 BMW X5 3.0i. Its gotten safety awards, seats 5 comfortably, drives like a BMW, looks great, and both tows my boat and serves as my daily driver, averaging 19.2 MPG in Chicagoland traffic.

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  My X5 - 2001 BMW X5
  By Fred - May 29 - 12:37 pm

  Excellent handling in corners and the best brakes I have ever experienced. Feels very nice when seated in it. A seemingly very safe passenger cabin. 3.0 liter engine is a bit under powered.

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  The Best Value SUV Used. Nothing Better! - 2001 BMW X5
  By James .D - April 3 - 1:04 am

  I have had two 01 BMW x5 4,4s and I never had any real issues with them. The first X5 was bought used at 49k and I had the lower control arms changed under warranty. I had it until 79k and nothing else but oil changes were done. I sold it and bought the same model with 69k and every single option as the other was just a 4.4 with no extra options. I had to change the AC Climate control module. I did the repair in 15 minutes. At 78k just did front brakes and coolant flush. I do not baby my vehicles and both x5s have held up very well in NYC. If you want an SUV that handles and drives great, this is it!

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  Perfect - 2001 BMW X5
  By First BMW - March 24 - 3:14 pm

  Ive owned this BMW for about 5 yrs. I have 71k on it and nothing has gone wrong so far thank GOD. A lot of people complain about many different things but I think the problem is on how fully loaded you get it. There is a saying " If you go German, then you go all the way". I believe this because Ive purchased only BMW my whole life and each time its been "FULLY LOADED" This means Sport, Premium, Winter package, and every other bell and whistle that goes with it. Try it, I did, and I love it....

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  Dinan Package is a Blast!! - 2001 BMW X5
  By Seekrr - December 23 - 4:23 am

  Bought this X5 4.4 used, with 28K mi. and the Dinan package (throttle body, exhaust, 19" rims, etc) from an AZ reseller. Whoever traded this truck in was nuts! This ones for keeps. Performance is BMW-esque, suspension firm, but not harsh, and handling outshines most sports cars. And the Dinan package puts it in a league of its own. A note of caution: max out on an extended warranty. It will pay for itself. They just dont make em like they used to. Speaker grilles fall off, cup holders fail to close, electronic gremlins that you just learn to live with. If you live in good terrain where the roads are long, youll love it for all the right reasons.

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  THE X5 ROCKS!!!!!! - 2001 BMW X5
  By tom - November 26 - 3:01 pm

  We have a black on black x5 with every option 4.4L and we love it. The x5 has perfect crash scores, performance, technology, comfort, and a lot more. The x5 is the sportiest and best out of the bunch.

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  Bulletproof Bavarian - 2001 BMW X5
  By Rod - November 3 - 6:19 pm

  The X5 is, by far, the best vehicle I have ever owned. It still turns heads, runs like a top, and corners like its on rails. The only thing I can say thats bad about this vehicle is that the user interface on the navigation system is atrocious, and the CD changer is in the cargo area. If Im picking nits to this degree, you can see that Im grasping at straws. I wind up negotiating with my S.O. about who gets to drive it.